Walnut
Picrodendron baccatum

Family: Juglandaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 6-8 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year.

There are about 30 Juglans species. All species bear edible nuts. Also put in the family Simaroubaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on limestone hills.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Is., Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad-Tobago, West Indies

How it is used for food

The nuts are eaten. They are rich in starch. They also yield an oil.

Edible parts

Nuts, oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Juglans baccata L.; Picrodendron juglans Griseb. [Illegitimate]; Picrodendron macrocarpum (A.Rich.) Britton; Picrodendron medium Small; Schmidelia macrocarpa A.Rich.;